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1998 Jaguar

XJR

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Sup Charg

Jaguar XJR: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
SuperchargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
198 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
53 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,074 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
9
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING27%
  • AIR BAGS18%
  • SEATS18%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE9%
  • POWER TRAIN9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 11 total.

Jaguar XJR: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.